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Body surfing board

a body surfing and board technology, applied in waterborne vessels, special-purpose vessels, vehicles, etc., can solve the problems of prior art failing to meet the aforementioned needs and lack of control of body surfing

Active Publication Date: 2020-04-07
MACDONALD BROCK
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[0017]It is thus an object of the present invention to provide an improved body surfing board for recreational surfing.
[0018]It is a further object of the present invention to provide such a body surfing board that includes an inclined shape of the leading edge forming a planking effect when in use.
[0019]It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such a body surfing board having an overall size and shape that allows a specific position relative to a user's arms / elbows.
[0020]It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide such a body surfing board that, while non-buoyant, provides a tether connected to a grommetted aperture to allow leashing to the user in order to minimize loss.
[0023]b. a lower surface on an under side of the deck that inclines to a leading end imparting a planking effect when it travels on water; and

Problems solved by technology

However, there are some differences in the mode of transport between bodyboarding and bodysurfing that appears to be overlooked.
This change in attitude and more intimate contact with the aerated whitewater can result in a lack of control when a bodysurfer passes through the wave.
The prior art fails to meet the aforementioned needs.

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[0111]Briefly described according to the present invention, a body surfing apparatus is provided forming a generally planar deck surface circumscribed by a flange. A nose 20 is formed in front of tapered leading edge 30 creating an angular forward hydrofoil. The flange portion of the nose further forms a finger grip 32 at the upper edge. A planar lower surface 14 has integrated a pair of ribs or fins forming a right graduated skeg 40 parallel to a left graduated skeg 42. Each skeg is graduated from flush with the lower surface in a linear manner to form a fin protrusion at the rear of the board, as shown in FIG. 3. The overall construction of the body surfing board is molded or formed as a unitary body of a material having an overall density that is essentially similar to that of water. Within such a density range the board will be prevented from sinking too deep resulting in loss of the board, and still allows ease of duck diving under waves, without too much of a ...

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[0117]The operation and principles of operation of the present invention are best shown in combination with FIG. 5 through FIG. 6. As outlined therein, in an intended use a user grasps the body surfing board of the present invention with one hand along the front grip 32. With the deck upper surface 12 placed against a user's forearm, a user may then surf across the smooth face of a water wave. In this manner the inner or leading skeg provides directional guidance in conjunction with the actions of the use, and prevents the user from sliding down the steep face of the wave. The inner skeg (fin) 40, as well as the sharp wave face grip edge 16, and the sharp corner 95 of the lower surface 14 grip the smooth face of the wave and prevent the user from sliding down the smooth face of the wave and thrust the user forward instead, hydroplaning across the smooth face of the wave once up to speed.

[0118]Further, due to the density of the materials used, as shown in conjunction wit...

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Abstract

One embodiment of this invention provides a body sure article providing a planing device having an inclined shape behind a leading edge, forming a planking effect when in use and an overall size and shape that allows a specific position relative to a user's arms and / or elbows. A material is used having a density sufficient to be slightly buoyant relative to water, but is easily submerged under waves momentarily without substantial opposition force to a user duck diving.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to devices for recreational surfing and, more particularly, to an improved body surfing board.BACKGROUND[0002]Modern surfboards are made of polyurethane or polystyrene foam covered with layers of fiberglass cloth, and polyester or epoxy resin. The boards are relatively light, and buoyant and maneuverable. However, they need to be strong enough to support the weight of an individual standing on them while riding the surface of a breaking wave.[0003]Bodyboarding is a water sport in which the surfer rides a bodyboard in lieu of a surfboard. Bodyboarding is also referred to as Boogieboarding due to the invention of the now genericized brand name “Boogie Board” for one of the first commercially available designs. A typical device for bodyboarding consists of a short, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic foam. Bodyboarders typically use swim fins for additional propulsion and control while riding a breaking wave.[0004]From the first boogiebo...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63B32/60B63B32/50
CPCB63B32/60B63B32/50B63B32/20B63B32/22
Inventor MACDONALD, BROCK
Owner MACDONALD BROCK